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Benson & Dugan To Program KINK/Portland

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 kevincarter Alpha Media, KINK, P1 Media Group

• Veteran programmers Ken Benson and Max Dugan, co-founders of P1 Media Group, who have been providing research, strategies, and

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Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kershner Joins McVay Media

November 16, 2022 kevincarter McVay Media

• Consulting firm McVay Media welcomes Ryan Kershner to the company, effective in January. Kershner has spent the past decade

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CONDOLENCES Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Todd Wallace

October 5, 2022 kevincarter Todd Wallace

• Todd Wallace, legendary air talent, programmer, consultant, owner, and a mentor to many in our industry, died Wednesday, Sept.

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AWARDS Consultants CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

NAB To Honor The Jacobs Boys

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 kevincarter Jacobs Media, NAB Show New York

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the 2022 National Radio Award will be presented to research and consulting

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CONDOLENCES Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Remembering Steve Smith

July 9, 2022July 13, 2022 kevincarter Steve Smith

• UPDATED: Memorial services for Steve Smith will be held this Sunday at 11am at Gilbert Memorial Park, 2011 E. Queen

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Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Cat Collins Departs Townsquare

June 28, 2022June 29, 2022 kevincarter

• RAMP has confirmed that veteran programmer Cat Collins is leaving Townsquare Media after nearly seven years in the multi-pronged

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Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Elliott Leaves Cherry Creek, Goes Solo

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 kevincarter Cherry Creek Media

• With Cherry Creek Media’s acquisition by Townsquare Media now formally approved by the FCC, longtime Cherry Group Program Director

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

Meet The Smith Richards Collective

April 20, 2022April 21, 2022 kevincarter Smith Richards Collective

• Veteran radio executives Steve Smith and Tim Richards and digital marketing strategist Heidi McIvor-Allen have joined forces to launch

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Executive Action, Futuri-Style

February 21, 2022 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Veteran programmer and consultant Scott Lindy has been named Marketing Content Specialist at Futuri. In his new role, Lindy

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO RESEARCH TRIPLE A 

88Nine’s Jordan Lee Joining Paragon

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 kevincarter Paragon Media Strategies, WMYS

• Jordan Lee, Station Director of Radio Milwaukee Triple A WYMS (88Nine)/Milwaukee is leaving the station after 13 years to

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APMG Facing Staff Layoffs
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APMG Facing Staff Layoffs

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on APMG Facing Staff Layoffs

• American Public Media Group, the tax-exempt, nonprofit parent organization of American Public Media (APM), Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), and

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists — owned by Paris-based Believe — has named Nicki Shamel as

Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

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Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose

• Ray Mariner, Warner/WEA Manager, Regional Radio & Streaming is now a free agent as he exits after a nine-year

Robin Pressman Signing Off
Classical FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

Robin Pressman Signing Off

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Robin Pressman Signing Off
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

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Ray Mariner On The Loose
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Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
Condolences: Chuck Mangione
AC CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Condolences: Chuck Mangione

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Chuck Mangione
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

PROGRAMMING

Ray Mariner On The Loose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer
CHARITY CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pettengill To Host BFOA Media Mixer
APMG Facing Staff Layoffs
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

APMG Facing Staff Layoffs

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on APMG Facing Staff Layoffs
Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
Classical FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!

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